Encouragement for Today Archives

Lynn Cowell shares a powerful story of how her small gift of love and music impacted the lives of children, demonstrating that even the smallest...

Shannon Popkin shares a personal struggle with comparison and how Jesus' response to the disciples' "who's the greatest?" arguments offers a better...

Nicki Koziarz shares her personal struggle with confirmation bias, where she would unconsciously seek out gloom in life, and how understanding this...

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful message about surrendering our questions of "why" and instead asking God to help us see Him in the midst of life's...

A Sri Lankan Christian, severely burned in a church bombing, credits her faith for survival and finds strength in worshiping God despite the...

Sharon Jaynes shares her personal story of heartbreak, loss, and infertility, drawing parallels with the biblical figure of Job, who also faced...

As we embark on a new year, many of us are tempted to start anew, cutting out old habits and adding in fresh ones, but what if our true source of...

Shala W. Graham invites readers to come to Jesus, who offers rest and freedom from legalistic burdens, rather than trying to execute a prescribed...

I know what it feels like to have been hurt so deeply that living out the commands of Scripture to forgive seems too cruel to even consider.

As a Christian author, Emily Lex shares her personal struggle with control and how it affects her relationships and faith. She reveals how letting...

A chain of kind deeds sparked by a simple gesture of gratitude has inspired a community to pay it forward, highlighting the importance of doing...

As a woman struggling with depression, Sarah Geringer finds hope in unexpected places, including the resilience of ferns clinging to an oak tree's...

Abigail, a biblical figure known for her listening skills, can teach us the value of truly hearing others and leaving a legacy of loving listening....

Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful biblical truth from 2 Kings 6:16 that can help quiet fears and provide comfort to parents who worry about their...

Meredith Houston Carr shares a personal story of heartache and separation, but finds solace in the idea that God's perfect love can fill the cracks...